Curriculum Vitae

Personal Information

Name Dr. Ergun Akleman
Title Professor
Contact Information Email: firstname dot lastname at gmail dot com
Phone: (979) 845 6599
Office: C 416, Langford Center, College Station, TX 77843-3137
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Education
Teaching and
Administrative
Experience
Professional
Art
Experience
More than 750 cartoons are published in addition to many illustrations, articles and short stories. See the entry in comic encyclopedia Lambiek Page about my cartoon career.
  • 2017-Today: Cartoonist (Bi-Monthly Computer Cartoons), IEEE Computer Journal,
  • 2023-Today: Cartoonist (Weekly Science Cartoons), Herkese Bilim ve Teknoloji,
  • 2018-Today: Cartoonist and Writer, TASSA Bridge,
  • 2019-2020: Writer/Illustrator, Herkese Bilim ve Teknoloji,
  • 2011-2012: Cartoonist, IEEE, Spark, IEEE's Online Publication, USA.
  • 2006-2012: Cartoonist and Illustrator, Matematik Dunyasi, (Mathematics Magazine), Istanbul, Turkey.
  • 1997-1998: Writer and Illustrator, Cumhuriyet, Bilim-Teknik, Newspaper, Istanbul, Turkey.
  • 1994-1995: Book Illustrator, Sistem Publishing House, Istanbul, Turkey.
  • 1985-1986: Illustrator, Yeni Gundem Magazine, Istanbul, Turkey.
  • 1986-1987: Illustrator, Cartoonist and Writer, Cumhuriyet, Newspaper, Istanbul, Turkey.
  • 1985-1986: Editorial Cartoonist, Technique, Newspaper, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
  • 1983-1984: Cartoonist and Humor Writer, Milliyet, Newspaper, Istanbul, Turkey.
  • 1981-1982: Cartoonist, Ses Magazine, Istanbul, Turkey.
  • 1978-1980: Cartoonist, Girgir Magazine, Istanbul, Turkey.
  • 1978-1979: Cartoonist, Firt Magazine, Istanbul, Turkey.
Scholarships
Memberships

Research & Creative Activities

Research
Grants
    External - NSF (Total 52 proposals are submitted and five awarded.)

  1. NSF-CMMI-EAGER: Award # 1548243. Title: Interaction of Smart Materials for Transparent, Self-regulating Building Skins. Total Award: $239,596.00. Period: 07/31/2015-06/12/2017. Principal Investigators: Zofia Rybkowski, Ergun Akleman, Tahir Cagin, Terry Creasy, Negar Kalantar.
  2. NSF-ECCS-EAGER: Award # 1547075. Title: Cybermanufacturing: Design and analysis of a cyberphysical systems approach for custom manufacturing kiosks. Total Award: $300,000.00. Period: 09/04/2015-06/01/2017. Principal Investigators: Panganamala R. Kumar, Ergun Akleman, Satish Bukkapatnam, Arun Srinivasa.
  3. NSF-EFRI-ODISSEI: Award # 1240483. Title: Synthesizing Complex Structures from Programmable Self-Folding Active Materials. Total Award: $2,000,000.00. Period: 09/1/2012-08/31/2016. Principal Investigators: Richard Malak, Ergun Akleman, Nancy Amato, Darren Hartl, Dimitris Lagoudas and Dan McAdams.
  4. NSF-CCF: Award # 0917288. Title: Topological Graph Theory Revisited: With Applications in Computer Graphics. Total Award: $386,663.00. Period: 09/1/2009-08/31/2012. Principal Investigators: Jianer Chen and Ergun Akleman.
  5. NSF-ECCS: Award # 0300071. Title: Importance Based Visualization of Energy Networks via Progressive Simplification. Total Award: $200,000. Period: 09/1/2003-08/31/2006. Principal Investigators: Ali Abur and Ergun Akleman.

    External - Other Federal

  6. 2006-2008, "SEARCH, Space-Eye Awareness and Reconnaissance Camera Hardware", Consortium of Autonomous Space Systems (CASS). Co-PI with Daniele Mortari from Aerospace Department. Total Award: $270,000. (3 years)

    External - State

  7. 2017-Today, "Serious Animations to Teach Traffic Rules: Harley & Hobbit ", Yearly Ongoing Grant from Texas Department of Transportation (TxDoT). Sub-Award with Texas Transportation Institute (TTI). PI: Myunhoon Ko. Total Award: $90,000. (Approximately $30K per year for 3 years)

    External - Engineering Societies

  8. 1999-2000, "Demonstration of the Use of Multimedia Electronic Information Enhancements for a Chapter Handbook CD-ROM", American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditoning Engineers (ASHRAE). PI with Frederic Parke and Jeff Haberl from Architecture Department and Malcolm Andrews from Mechanical Engineering Department. Total Award: $75,000.

    External - Industry

  9. 1999-2000, "Demonstration of the Use of Multimedia Electronic Information Enhancements for a Chapter Handbook CD-ROM", American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditoning Engineers (ASHRAE). PI with Frederic Parke and Jeff Haberl from Architecture Department and Malcolm Andrews from Mechanical Engineering Department. Total Award: $75,000.

    Internal (University)

  10. 2005-2006, "Acquiring a 3D Printer For College of Architecture", IEEF, Texas A&M University. PI. Total Award: $20,000.
  11. 1999-2000, "An Advanced User Interface for Monitoring and Control of the Deregulated Power Systems", Interdisciplinary Activities Research Grant, Texas A&M University. Co-PI with Ali Abur from Electrical Engineering Department. Total Award: $15,000.
  12. 1996-1997, "Interactive Artistic Rendering", Scholarly and Creative Activities Research Grant, Texas A&M University. Sole PI. Total Award: $7,500.

    Internal (College)

  13. 2005-2006, "Acquiring a Rapid Prototype Machine (3D Printer) For College of Architecture", CAF, College of Architecture, Texas A&M University. PI. Total Award: $30,000.
  14. 2005-2006, "Identification of Simple Building Blocks to Construct Complicated Large Shapes with the help of 3D Printers", College Research Council, College of Architecture, Texas A&M University. Sole PI. Total Award: $5,000.
  15. 2000-2001, "Development of Smooth Shape Modeler that Supports Subdivision Schemes and Topology Changes", College Research Council, College of Architecture, Texas A&M University. Sole PI. Total Award: $5,000.

Publicly Available
Software
  1. "TopMod: Topological Mesh Modeler" Concept Development: E. Akleman; Software Architect: V. Srinivasan. Contributors: E. Lendreneau, Z. Melek, E. Mandal, C. Evrenosoglu, X. Bei, P. Edmundson, F. Eryoldas. Released in November 2005.
  2. "Ray-Quadric and Ray Linear Implicit Modelers: Mask and InterFACES" Developer: E. Akleman. Conversion to Windows: Cem Yuksel. Released in May 2006.
  3. "Implicit Painter" Developer: E. Akleman. Conversion to Windows: Cem Yuksel. Released in May 2006.

Research Publications
- My Google Scholar Page

- DBLP: Computer Science Bibliography

- All references are in IEEE Transactions on Computer Graphics and Visualization Journal Style -

    Patents

  1. Krishnamurthy, Vinayak Raman, Ergun Akleman, and Sai Ganesh Subramanian. "Systems and Methods for Creating Space-Filling Solid Models." U.S. Patent Application 17/782,583, filed January 12, 2023.
  2. Reed, Waymon B., Chris Ritchie and Ergun Akleman. "Garment modeling simulation system and process. "U.S. Patent Application Number 10311508, publication date: 2019/6/4.

    Journal Articles Computer Graphics Journals (Full paper peer-reviewed)

  3. Krishnamurthy, Vinayak, Laxmi Poudel, Matthew Ebert, Daniel H. Weber, Rencheng Wu, Wenchao Zhou, Ergun Akleman, and Zhenghui Sha. "LayerLock: Layer-Wise Collision-Free Multi-Robot Additive Manufacturing Using Topologically Interlocked Space-Filling Shapes." Computer-Aided Design 152 (2022): 103392.
  4. Adhikari, Riddhi R., Karim A. ElSayed, Ergun Akleman, Jitesh H. Panchal, and Vinayak Krishnamurthy. "SplitCode: Voronoi-based error exaggeration for authentication of manufactured parts." Journal of Manufacturing Systems 65 (2022): 605-621.
  5. Krishnamurthy, Vinayak Raman, Ergun Akleman, Sai Ganesh Subramanian, Matthew Ebert, Jiaqi Cui, Chia-an Fu, and Courtney Starrett. "Geometrically Interlocking Space-Filling Tiling Based on Fabric Weaves." IEEE Transactions on Visualization & Computer Graphics 01 (2021): 3391-3404.
  6. Akleman, Ergun, Vinayak R. Krishnamurthy, Chia-An Fu, Sai Ganesh Subramanian, Matthew Ebert, Matthew Eng, Courtney Starrett, and Haard Panchal. "Generalized Abeille tiles: Topologically interlocked space-filling shapes generated based on fabric symmetries." Computers & Graphics 89 (2020): 156-166.
  7. Kramer, Madison, and Ergun Akleman. "A Procedural Approach to Creating American Second Empire Houses." Journal on Computing and Cultural Heritage (JOCCH) 13, no. 1 (2020): 1-19..
  8. Subramanian, Sai Ganesh, Mathew Eng, Vinayak R. Krishnamurthy, and Ergun Akleman. "Delaunay Lofts: A Biologically Inspired Approach for Modeling Space Filling Modular Structures." Computers & Graphics (2019).
  9. Akleman, Ergun, Vinod Srinivasan, and Jianer Chen. "Interactive modeling of smooth manifold meshes with arbitrary topology: G1 stitched bi-cubic Bézier patches. Computers & Graphics 66 (2017): 64-73.
  10. Zarrinmehr, Saied, Mahmood Ettehad, Negar Kalantar, Alireza Borhani, Shinjiro Sueda, and Ergun Akleman. "Interlocked archimedean spirals for conversion of planar rigid panels into locally flexible panels with stiffness control." Computers & Graphics 66 (2017): 93-102.
  11. E Akleman, S Ke, Y Wu, N Kalantar, AR Borhani, J Chen. Construction with physical version of quad-edge data structures Computers & Graphics 58, 172-183.
  12. EAP Hernandez, DJ Hartl, E Akleman, DC Lagoudas. Modeling and analysis of origami structures with smooth folds. Computer-Aided Design 78, 93-106
  13. Akleman, Ergun, Jianer Chen, and Jonathan L. Gross. "Block Meshes: Topologically Robust Shape Modeling with Graphs Embedded on 3-Manifolds." Computers & Graphics (2014).
  14. Ergun Akleman, Qing Xing, Pradeep Garigipati, Gabriel Taubin, Jianer Chen, Shiyu Hu: Hamiltonian cycle art: Surface covering wire sculptures and duotone surfaces. Computers & Graphics 37(5): 316-332 (2013)
  15. Edwin Alexander Peraza Hernandez, Shiyu Hu, Han Wei Kung, Darren Hartl, Ergun Akleman: Towards building smart self-folding structures. Computers & Graphics 37(6): 730-742 (2013)
  16. Shiyu Hu, Qing Xing, Ergun Akleman, Jianer Chen, Jonathan L. Gross: Pattern mapping with quad-pattern-coverable quad-meshes. Computers & Graphics 36(5): 455-465 (2012)
  17. Ozgur Gonen, Ergun Akleman: Sketch based 3D modeling with curvature classification. Computers & Graphics 36(5): 521-525 (2012)
  18. E. Akleman, J. Chen, Y-L Chen, Q. Xing and J. Gross, "Cyclic Twill Woven Objects", Computers & Graphics 35 (2011) 623?31.
  19. E. Akleman, J. Chen, Q. Xing and J. Gross, "Cyclic plain-weaving on polygonal mesh surfaces with graph rotation systems", ACM Transactions on Graphics (TOG), Volume 28, Issue 3, pp 78.1-78.8, August 2009. (Acceptance rate %18)
  20. E. Akleman, J. Chen and V. Srinivasan, "A minimal and complete set of operators for the development of robust manifold mesh modelers", Graphical Models, Volume 65, Issue 5, pp. 286-304, September 2003.
  21. E. Akleman, J. Chen, V. Srinivasan and F. Eryoldas, "A New Corner Cutting Scheme with Tension and Handle-Face Reconstruction", International Journal of Shape Modeling, Volume 7, No. 2, pp. 111-121, 2001.
  22. E. Akleman, Z. Melek and J. S. Haberl, "Function-Based Flow Modeling and Animation", The Journal of Visualization and Computer Animation, No. 12, pp. 181-189, 2001.
  23. E. Akleman, J. Chen, "Guaranteeing 2-Manifold Property for Meshes by Using Doubly Linked Face List", International Journal of Shape Modeling, Volume 5, No. 2, pp. 149-177, 2000.

    Architecture Journals (Full paper peer-reviewed)

  24. E. Akleman, O. Ozener and V. Srinivasan, Rind Architecture, International Journal of Architectural Computing, (Selected from ECAADE 2003), Vol. 3, No. 1, pp. 93-106, 2004.
  25. G. V. de Velasco, N. Holland and E. Akleman, "The Challenge of Virtual Architecture", Journal of Design Sciences and Technology, Vol. 7, No. 1, 1999. ISSN 1270-0517.

    Engineering Journals (Full paper peer-reviewed)

  26. Estrin, Yuri, Vinayak R. Krishnamurthy, and Ergun Akleman. "Design of architectured materials based on topological and geometrical interlocking." Journal of Materials Research and Technology 15 (2021): 1165-1178.
  27. Bielefeldt, Brent R., Ergun Akleman, Gregory W. Reich, Philip S. Beran, and Darren J. Hartl. "L-System-Generated Mechanism Topology Optimization Using Graph-Based Interpretation. " Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics 11, no. 2 (2019): 020905.
  28. Design tools for patterned self-folding reconfigurable structures based on programmable active laminates EAP Hernandez, DJ Hartl, RJ Malak, E Akleman, O Gonen, HW Kung Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics 8 (3), 031015.
  29. C. Y. Evrenosoglu, A. Abur, E. Akleman and O. O. Ozener, Bewley Diagrams Revisited via Visualization. IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, Vol. 24, No. 3, August 2009, pp. 1401 - 1407
  30. C. Y. Evrenosoglu, A. Abur and E. Akleman, Three-Dimensional Visualization and Animation of Travelling Waves in Power Systems, Electrical Power System Research, Elsevier, Volume 77, Issue 7, May 2007, Pages 876-883.

    Math Journals (Full paper peer-reviewed)

  31. Akleman, Ergun, Jianer Chen, Jonathan L. Gross, and Shiyu Hu. "A Topologically Complete Theory of Weaving." SIAM Journal on Discrete Mathematics 34, no. 4 (2020): 2457-2480. Discrete Mathematics Journals
  32. Gomez, Juan, Derya Akleman, Ergun Akleman, and Ioannis Pavlidis. "Causality Effects of Interventions and Stressors on Driving Behaviors under Typical Conditions. " Mathematics 6, no. 8 (2018): 139.
  33. Akleman, Ergun, Jianer Chen, and Jonathan L. Gross. "Extended graph rotation systems as a model for cyclic weaving on orientable surfaces." Discrete Applied Mathematics (2015).
  34. E. Akleman, "Twirling Sculptures", Journal of Mathematics and Arts, vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 1-10, 2009.

    Science& Computer Science Journals (Full paper peer-reviewed)

  35. Majeti, Dinesh, Ergun Akleman, Mohammed Emtiaz Ahmed, Alexander M. Petersen, Brian Uzzi, and Ioannis Pavlidis. "Scholar Plot: Design and Evaluation of an Information Interface for Faculty Research Performance." Frontiers in Research Metrics and Analytics 4 (2020): 6.
  36. Pavlidis, Ioannis, Ashik Khatri, Pradeep Buddharaju, Mike Manser, Robert Wunderlich, Ergun Akleman, and Panagiotis Tsiamyrtzis. "Biofeedback arrests sympathetic and behavioral effects in distracted driving." IEEE Transactions on Affective Computing (2018).
  37. I Pavlidis, M Dcosta, S Taamneh, M Manser, T Ferris, R Wunderlich, E Akleman. Dissecting Driver Behaviors Under Cognitive, Emotional, Sensorimotor, and Mixed Stressors Scientific Reports 6.

    Education Journals (Full paper peer-reviewed)

  38. Akleman, Ergun, Luciana Barroso, Mary M. Capraro, Terry Creasy, Kenneth Fleming, Weiling He, Liang Hong, and Ashley M. Williams. "Recycling Plastics: Middle School Students Create Solutions during a Summer Camp." European Journal of STEM Education 4, no. 1 (2019): 10.
  39. Kaleci, Devkan, and Ergun Akleman. "Assessment of Knowledge and Confidence for E-Learning." World Journal on Educational Technology: Current Issues 11, no. 1 (2019): 104-115.

    Social Science Journals (Full paper peer-reviewed)

  40. Garza, Monica, Ergun Akleman, Stefanie Harris, and Felice House. "Emotional silence: Are emotive expressions of 3D animated female characters designed to fit stereotypes." In Women's Studies International Forum, vol. 76, p. 102252. Pergamon, 2019.

    Popular Science Journals (Full paper Editor Selected)

  41. I Pavlidis, E Akleman, A Peterson. "From Polymaths to Cyborgs - Convergence Is Relentless" American Scientist 110 (4)

    Comic Journals (Full paper peer-reviewed)

  42. Akleman, Ergun and Hakan Celik. "Droplets for Storytelling: On the importance of Water Droplets for Visual Storytelling" SEQUENTIALS, vol. 1, Issue 4. pp. 4-32.


    Full Papers in Conference Proceedings

    Computer Graphics & Modeling Conferences (Full paper peer-reviewed)
    (Full paper acceptance rate for graphics & modeling conferences such as SMI, PG or GMP is less than 40%.)

  43. Krishnamurthy, Vinayak R., Ergun Akleman, Sai Ganesh Subramanian, Katherine Boyd, Chia-an Fu, Matthew Ebert, Courtney Startett, and Neeraj Yadav. "Bi-Axial Woven Tiles: Interlocking Space-Filling Shapes Based on Symmetries of Bi-Axial Weaving Patterns." Proceedings of Graphics Interfaces'2020. (2020).
  44. Barycentric shaders: art directed shading using control images E Akleman, S Liu, D House Proceedings of the Joint Symposium on Computational Aesthetics and Sketch Based Modeling.
  45. P. Garigipati and E. Akleman. 2012. Duotone surfaces. In Proceedings of the Eighth Annual Symposium on Computational Aesthetics in Graphics, Visualization, and Imaging (CAe '12). Eurographics Association, Aire-la-Ville, Switzerland, Switzerland, 99-106.
  46. Q. Xing, E. Akleman, G. Taubin, and J. Chen. 2012. Surface covering curves. In Proceedings of the Eighth Annual Symposium on Computational Aesthetics in Graphics, Visualization, and Imaging (CAe '12). Eurographics Association, Aire-la-Ville, Switzerland, Switzerland, 107-114.
  47. Q. Xing , E Akleman, J. Chen and J. Gross, Single-Cycle Plain Woven Objects, Shape Modeling International, SMI 2010.
  48. E Akleman, J. Chen and J. Gross, Paper Strip Sculptures, Shape Modeling International, SMI 2010.
  49. E. Akleman, V. Srinivasan, J. Chen, D. Morris, S. Tett, "TopMod3D: An Interactive Topological Mesh Modeler" Proceedings of Computer Graphics Internation' 2008 (CGI'08),
  50. C. Yuksel, E. Akleman and J. Keyser, "Practical Global Illumination for Hair Rendering", Proceedings of the 15th Pacific Conference on Computer Graphics and Applications'2007, Pages 415-418.
  51. E. Akleman and J. Chen, "Practical Polygonal Mesh Modeling with Discrete Gauss-Bonnet Theorem", Proc. Geometry Modeling and Processing (GMP'06) , pp. 287-298, 2006.
  52. E. Akleman and J. Chen, "Regular Meshes Construction Algorithms Using Regular Handles", Proc. International Conference on Shape Modeling and Applications (SMI'06), pp. 171-181, 2006.
  53. E. Akleman, V. Srinivasan, and E. Mandal, "Remeshing Schemes for Semi-Regular Tilings", International Conference on Shape Modeling and Applications (SMI'05), pp. 44-50, 2005.
  54. E. Akleman, V. Srinivasan, Z. Melek and P. Edmundson, "Semi-regular Pentagonal Subdivisions", Proc. International Conference on Shape Modeling and Applications (SMI'04), pp. 110-118, 2004.
  55. E. Akleman, V. Srinivasan and J. Chen, "Interactive Rind Modeling", Proc. International Conference on Shape Modeling and Applications (SMI'03), pp. 23-31, 2003.
  56. C. Chan, E. Akleman and J. Chen, "Two Methods for Creating Chinese Painting", Proc. 10th Pacific Conference on Computer Graphics and Applications (PG'02), pp. 403-411, 2002.
  57. E. Akleman, J. Chen and V. Srinivasan, "A Prototype System for Robust, Interactive and User-Friendly Modeling of Orientable 2-Manifold Meshes", Proc. International Conference on Shape Modeling and Applications (SMI'02), pp. 43-51, 2002.
  58. E. Akleman, J. Chen, F. Eryoldas, V. Srinivasan, "Handle and Hole Improvement by Using New Corner Cutting Subdivision Scheme with Tension", Proc. International Conference on Shape Modeling and Applications (SMI'01), pp. 32-49, 2001.
  59. S. Skaria, E. Akleman, F. Parke, "Modeling Subdivision Control Meshes for Creating Cartoon Faces", Proc. International Conference on Shape Modeling and Applications (SMI'01), pp. 216-224, 2001.
  60. E. Akleman, J. Chen, V. Srinivasan, "A New Paradigm for Changing Topology During Subdivision Modeling", Proc. 8th Pacific Conference on Computer Graphics and Applications (PG'00), pp. 192-200, 2000.
  61. E. Akleman, J, Palmer, R. Logan, "Making Extreme Caricatures with a New Interactive 2D Deformation Technique with Simplicial Complexes", Proc. Visual 2000, pp. 165-170, 2000.
  62. E. Akleman, S, Skaria, J. Haberl, "Function Based 2D Flow Animation", Proc. Visual 2000, pp. 149-153, 2000.
  63. E. Akleman, J. Chen, "Constant Time Updateable Operations for Implicit Shape Modeling", Proc. of Implicit Surfaces'99, pp. 73-80, 1999.
  64. E. Akleman, J. Chen, "Coupled Modeling of Implicit Shapes and Solid Textures", Proc. of Implicit Surfaces'99, pp. 89-95, 1999.
  65. E. Akleman, J. Chen, "Guaranteeing 2-Manifold Property for Meshes", Proc. International Conference on Shape Modeling and Applications (SMI'99), pp. 18-25, 1999.
  66. E. Akleman, J. Chen, "Generalized Distance Functions", Proc. International Conference on Shape Modeling and Applications (SMI'99), pp. 72-79, 1999.
  67. E. Akleman, "Interactive Construction of Ray-Quadrics", Proc. of Implicit Surfaces'98, 105-114, 1998.
  68. E. Akleman, "Implicit Surface Painting", Proc. of Implicit Surfaces'98, pp. 63-68, 1998.
  69. P. Kamath, A. Chan and E. Akleman, "Compression and Accelerated Rendering of Volume Data Using Wavelet Transform", Proc. SPIE, Volume 3457, 30 "Mathematical Modeling and Estimation Techniques in Computer Vision", 1998.
  70. E. Akleman, "Implicit Painting of CSG Solids", Proc. CSG'98, Set Theoretic Solid Modeling Techniques and Applications, Information Geometers, pp. 99-113, 1998.
  71. E. Akleman, "Ray-Quadrics", Proc. Implicit Surfaces'96, pp. 89-98, 1996.
  72. E. Akleman, "Interactive Construction of Smoothly Blended Star Solids", Proc. Graphics Interface'96, Toronto, Canada, pp. 159-167, June 1996.
  73. E. Akleman, "Generalized Morphing Operations over Implicitly Represented Shapes", Proc. First Bilkent Computer Graphics Conference on Advanced Techniques in Animation, Rendering, and Visualization, pp. 143-149, August 1993.

    Computer Graphics Conferences - Education (Full paper peer-reviewed)

  74. E. Akleman, "Computer Aided Sculpting", Proc. Computer Graphics Siggraph 2006 Education Program, 2006.

    HCI Conferences (Full paper peer-reviewed)

  75. P. Buddharaju, Y. Fujiki, I. Pavlidis, and E. Akleman, A novel way to conduct human studies and do some good, Proceedings of the 2010 ACM Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI), Atlanta, Georgia, April, 2010, (CHI is major conference organized by ACM-SIGHCI, which is the special interest group in Human Computer Interfaces, (Acceptance Rate: 24.5%)

    Art+Mathematics+Science Conferences (Full paper peer-reviewed)

  76. Akleman, Ergun, Anusha Shanker, Yinan Xiong, Ani Barseghyan, and Motahareh Fard. "Dynamic Paintings: Real-Time Interactive Artworks in Web." In Proceedings of ISEA'2023, pp. 9-24, 2023, International Society for the Electronic Arts.
  77. Saied Zarrinmehr, Ergun Akleman, Mahmood Ettehad, Negar Kalantar, Alireza Borhani Haghighi, Shinjiro Sueda "An Algorithmic Approach to Obtain Generalized 2D Meander-Patterns" In Bridges 2017 Conference Proceedings, pp. 87-94. Tessellations Publishing, 2017.
  78. A Mathematical Approach to Obtain Isoperimetric Shapes for D-Form Construction RR Orduno, N Winard, S Bierwagen, D Shell, N Kalantar, A Borhani, ... Proceedings of Bridges 2016: Mathematics, Music, Art, Architecture.
  79. Akleman, E., & Kocak, H. (2015). Designing 2D Ordinary Differential Equations To Obtain Abstract Paintings, Illustrations and Animations. InProceedings of Bridges 2015: Mathematics, Music, Art, Architecture, Culture(pp. 309-316). Tessellations Publishing.
  80. Akleman, E., Franchi, S., Kaleci, D., Mandell, L., Yamauchi, T., & Akleman, D. (2015). A Theoretical Framework to Represent Narrative Structures for Visual Storytelling. In Proceedings of Bridges 2015: Mathematics, Music, Art, Architecture, Culture (pp. 129-136). Tessellations Publishing.
  81. Edwin Peraza Hernandez, Darren Hartl, Richard Malak, Ozgur Gonen and Ergun Akleman . "Self-Folding of Reconfigurable Structures Using Programmable Active Laminates." OSME 2014 The 6th International Meeting on Origami in Science, Mathematics and Education, 2014.
  82. Qing Xing, Gabriel Esquivel, Ergun Akleman, Shi-Yu, Jianer Chen, and Jonathan Gross, Sculpting with Vertex Components, Proceedings of ISAMA 2011, Chicago, June 2011.
  83. Gabriel Esquivel, Qing Xing and?Ergun Akleman,?Twisted Developables,?Proceedings of ISAMA 2011, Chicago, June 2011.
  84. Gabriel Esquivel, Qing Xing, Ryan Collier, Michael Tomaso and Ergun Akleman, Weaving Methods in Architectural Design, Proceedings of Bridges 2011, (Connections between mathematics, art and science), Combria, Portugal, July 2011.?
  85. Y. L. Chen, E Akleman, J. Chen, and Q. Xing, Biaxial Textile Weaving Structure, ISAMA 2010?Art and Math Conference.
  86. Qing Xing and E Akleman, Function Based Color Retargeting, ISAMA 2010?Art and Math Conference.
  87. J. Miller and E. Akleman, Edge-Based Intersected Polyhedral Paper Sculptures Constructed by Interlocking Slitted Planar Pieces, Bridges 2008, July 2008.
  88. E. Akleman, A. Kaur and L. Green, Tiled Textures, ISAMA 2008, June 2008.
  89. F. Chance, J. Truong and E. Akleman, Modeling Articulated Hands, ISAMA 2008, June 2008.
  90. B. Clark and E. Akleman, "Time Lapse High Dynamic range Photography", Proc. of ISAMA: Interdisciplinary Conference of The International Society of Arts, Mathematics and Architecture, pp. 149-158, 2007
  91. E. Akleman, O. Gonen and Y. Liu, "Modeling Polyhedra with Planar Faces and Curved Edges", Proc. of ISAMA: Interdisciplinary Conference of The International Society of Arts, Mathematics and Architecture, pp. 173-178, 2007. Ergun Akleman, Ozgur Gonen and Vinod Srinivasan, Modeling with D-Forms", Proc. Bridges: Mathematical Connections in Art, Music and Science, San Sebastian, Spain, pp. 209{216, 2007.
  92. I. Kaya, T. Akgun, A. Koman and E. Akleman, "Spiral Developables of Ilhan Koman", Proc. Bridges: Mathematical Connections in Art, Music, and Science, 2007.
  93. E. Akleman, O. Ozener and C. Yuksel "On a family of Symmetric, Manifold and High Genus Sculptures", Proc. Bridges: Mathematical Connections in Art, Music, and Science, pp. 145-150, 2006.
  94. T. Akgun, A. Koman and E. Akleman, "Developable Sculptural Forms of Ilhan Koman", Proc. Bridges: Mathematical Connections in Art, Music, and Science, pp. 343-350, 2006.
  95. V. Srinivasan, E. Mandal and E. Akleman, "Solidifying Frames," Proc. Bridges: Mathematical Connections in Art, Music, and Science, pp. 203-210, 2005.
  96. J. Yu and E. Akleman, "Video Screening," Proc. Bridges: Mathematical Connections in Art, Music, and Science, pp. 187-194, 2005.
  97. J. Smith, E. Akleman, D. Davision and J. Keyser, "MultiCam: A System for Interactive Rendering of Abstract Digital Images," Proc. Bridges: Mathematical Connections in Art, Music, and Science, pp. 265-272, 2004.
  98. E. Akleman, P. Edmundson and O. Ozener, "A Vertex Truncation Subdivision Scheme to Create Intriguing Polyhedra," Proc. Bridges: Mathematical Connections in Art, Music, and Science, pp. 117-124, 2004.

    Computer Science Conferences (Full paper peer-reviewed)

  99. E. Akleman and V. Srinivasan, "Honeycomb Subdivision", Proc. 17th International Symposium on Computer and Information Sciences (ISCIS'02), pp. 137-141, 2002.
  100. J. Lee and E. Akleman, "A New Image Based Lighting Method: Practical Shadow Based Reconstruction", Proc. 17th International Symposium on Computer and Information Sciences (ISCIS'02), pp. 142-146, 2002.
  101. J. D. Palmer and E. Akleman, "Interactive Deformations with triangles", Proc. 17th International Symposium on Computer and Information Sciences (ISCIS'02), pp. 147-151, 2002.
  102. E. Akleman, "Ray-Quadrics: A Building Block For Implicit Representations", Proc. 11th International Symposium on Computer and Information Sciences (ISCIS'94), pp. 151-159, 1994.
  103. E. Akleman, "Construction of Convex and Star Shapes By Using Yontsal Functions", Proc. 10th International Symposium on Computer and Information Sciences (ISCIS'93), pp. 181-190, 1993.
  104. E. Akleman, "Computer Aided Sculpting", Proc. of Bilisim'93, pp. 225-228, 1993.
  105. E. Akleman and L.F. Hodges, "Iterated Parametric Transformations", Proc. 4th International Symposium on Computer and Information Sciences (ISCIS'89), pp. 341-349, 1989.
  106. E. Akleman and L.F. Hodges, "Parametric Fractal Interpolation",Proc. of ACM Southeast Conference, 1989.

    Architecture Conferences (Full paper peer-reviewed)

  107. Zarrinmehr, Saied, Ergun Akleman, Mahmood Ettehad, Negar Kalantar, and Alireza Borhani. "Kerfing with Generalized 2D Meander-Patterns: Conversion of Planar Rigid Panels into Locally-Flexible Panels with Stiffness Control." (2017).
  108. Nip and Tuck: A Simple Approach to Fabricate Double-Curved Surfaces with 2D Cutting E Kalantar, Negar, Borhani, Alireza and Akleman Proceedings of the 34th eCAADe Conference 1, 335-344.
  109. Folding The Unfoldable-A Method For Constructing Complex-Curved Geometry With Quad Edge Panels E Akleman, N Kalantar, A Borhani Proceedings of the 34th eCAADe Conference 1, 69-72
  110. Eric Landreneau, Ozan Ozener, Burak Pak, Ergun Akleman and John Keyser, Interactive Rule-Based Design: An experimental interface for conceptual design, Innovations In Design & Decision Support Systems In Architecture And Urban Planning, Springerlink, 2006, Part 6, pp. 433-445.
  111. J. Lee and E. Akleman, "Practical Image based Lighting", Proc. Annual Conference of Association of Computer Aided Design in Architecture (ACADIA 2002), pp. 279-288, 2002.
  112. E. Akleman, J. Chen and V. Srinivasan, "An Interactive Shape Modeling System for Robust Design of Functional 3D Shapes", Proc. Annual Conference of Association of Computer Aided Design in Architecture (ACADIA 2001), pp. 248-257, 2001.
  113. E. Akleman, J. Chen and B. Meric, "Intuitive and Effective Design of Periodic Symmetric Tiles,", Proc. Annual Conference of Association of Computer Aided Design in Architecture (ACADIA 2001), pp. 123-127, 2000.

    Architecture Conferences (Extended Abstract peer-reviewed)

  114. Gabriel Esquivel, Qing Xing, Ryan Collier, Michael Tomaso and Ergun Akleman, spenkorb: Weaving Methods in Architectural Design, Proceedings of Acadia Regional conference.?
  115. V. Srinivasan , O. Ozener and E. Akleman, Inverted Perspective for Architectural Visualization, Proc. Computer Aided Architectural Design Futures: Learning from the Past (CAAD FUTURES 2005), pp. 21-30, Springer-Verlag/IRIS-ISIS Publications, 2005.
  116. G. G. Rice III, E. Akleman, O. Ozener and A. Naz "Caricaturing Buldings for Effective Visualization of Existing Built Structures", Proc. Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe Conference (22nd eCAADe Conference), pp. 222-227, 2004.
  117. O. Ozener, E. Akleman and V. Srinivasan "Interactive Rind Modeling for Architectural Design", Proc. Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe Conference (22nd eCAADe Conference), pp. 228-237, 2004.
  118. G. V. de Velasco, E. Akleman, "A Curriculum for Virtual Architecture", Proceedings of EuropIA'98, Paris, France, November 1998.
  119. G. V. de Velasco, E. Akleman, "Arquitectos de Virtualiada: Nuevo Mercado, Nuevo Curricula", Proc. Seminario Iberoamericano de Grafico Digital (SIGRADI'98), pp. 116-123, 1998.
  120. G. P. Vasquez de Velasco, E. Akleman, M. J. Clayton, D. House and R. B. Warden, Living in a Magazine: Alternatives in the Use of Shared Virtual Reality, Conference of the European Association for Architechural Education, Las Palmas de Cran, Spain, 1997.

    Engineering Conferences (Extended Abstract peer-reviewed)

  121. Ebert, Matthew, Sai Ganesh Subramanian, Ergun Akleman, and Vinayak R. Krishnamurthy. "Generative Infills for Additive Manufacturing Using Space-Filling Polygonal Tiles." In International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, vol. 84010, p. V11BT11A014. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2020.
  122. Bielefeldt, Brent R., Darren J. Hartl, and Ergun Akleman. "L-System-Generated Topology Optimization of Compliant Mechanisms Using Graph-Based Interpretation. " In ASME 2018 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, pp. V05BT07A001-V05BT07A001. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2018.
  123. Bielefeldt, B. R., Ergun Akleman, G. W. Reich, P. S. Beran, and D. J. Hartl. "Expanding the Design Space Via Graph-Based Interpretation of L-System Encodings for Topology Optimization of Multifunctional Structures Expanding the Design Space Via Graph-Based." In 29th International Conference on Adaptive Structures and Technologies (ICAST 2018). 2018.
  124. Peraza-Hernandez, E. A., Hartl, D. J., Frei, K. R., & Akleman, E. (2014). Connectivity of shape memory alloy-based self-folding structures. Proceedings of AIAA SciTech, National Harbor, MD.
  125. E. Akleman and J. Haberl, Demonstration of the Use of Multimedia Electronic Information Enhancements for a Chapter Handbook CD-ROM (1017 RP): 3D Modeling and Animation, www.ashrae.org/publications/2267
  126. M. Kezunovic, E. Akleman, M. Knezev, O. Gonen, S. Natti, Optimized Fault Location,?IREP Symposium 2007, Charleston, South Carolina, Aug 2007.
  127. C.Y. Evrenosoglu, Ergun Akleman, Ozan O. Ozener, and Ali Abur, "Two Methods for Travelling Wave Visualization in Multi-Phase Power Systems: Painted Transients and Animated Pipes", The 6th International Conference on Power Systems Transients (IPST05), Montreal, Canada, June 2005.
  128. C. Evrenosoglu, A. Abur and E. Akleman, "Visualization of Electromagnetic Transients Along Transmission Lines" Power Systems Conference and Exposition (PSCE) 2004 New York City, New York, October 2004.
  129. B. Xu, C.Y. Evrenosoglu, Ali Abur, and Ergun Akleman, "Interactive Evaluation of ATC Using a Graphical Interface", IEEE Power Engineering Society (PES) General Meeting, Denver, CO, USA, June 2004
  130. E. Akleman, J. S. Haberl, F. I. Parke, S. Sakaria, H. J. Halstead and M. Andrews, "Demonstration of Multimedia Electronic Information Enhancements for a handbook Chapter CD-ROM: Overview", American Society of Heating, refrigrating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Transactions, 2002.


    Short Papers in Conference Proceedings

    Computer Graphics Conferences (Full paper peer-reviewed)
    (These were accepted as short papers. Acceptance rate around 60%, instead of 40% of full papers. They are published usually as 6 page short papers.)

  131. E Lendreneau, E. Akleman and J. Keyser, "Interactive Face-Replacements for Modeling Detailed Shapes", Geometry Modeling and Processing 2006, Pittsburg, 2006.
  132. E. Akleman and J. Chen, "Regular Meshes", Proceedings of Solid Modeling 2005, pp. 213-219, 2005.
  133. E. Landreneau, E. Akleman and V. Srinivasan, "Local Mesh Operators: Extrusions Revisited", Proceedings of Shape Modeling International, pp. 351-356, 2005.
  134. V. Srinivasan and E. Akleman, "Connected and Manifold Sierpinsky Polyhedra", Proceedings of Solid Modeling 2004, pp. 261-266, 2004.
  135. V. Srinivasan, E. Akleman and J. Chen, "Interactive Construction of Multi-Segment Curved Handles", Proc, Pacific Graphics 2002, pp. 429-435, 2002.

    Art+Mathematics Conferences (Short paper peer-reviewed)
  136. He, Weiling, Chengde Wu, and Ergun Akleman. "Constructing Deltahedra from Recycled Plastic Bottles." In Bridges 2017 Conference Proceedings, pp. 459-462. Tessellations Publishing, 2017.
  137. Ergun Akleman, Derya Akleman, Ioannis Pavlidis, Pradeep Buddharaju "Obtaining Four Main Animation Cycles Using an Extremely Limited Set of Poses" In Bridges 2017 Conference Proceedings, pp. 479-482. Tessellations Publishing, 2017.
  138. Akleman, Ergun, and Vinod Srinivasan. "Aesthetic Beauty of Rotation." In Bridges Leeuwarden: Mathematics, Music, Art, Architecture, Culture, pp. 477-478. Tarquin Publications, 2008.

    Art+Mathematics Conference Workshops (Short paper peer-reviewed)
    (These were accompanying papers for workhops.)

  139. E. Akleman, J. Chen and Y. Liu, "Teaching Topologcal and Geometric Concepts with paper Stripes", Proc. of ISAMA: Interdisciplinary Conference of The International Society of Arts, Mathematics and Architecture, pp. 217-220, 2007
  140. V. Srinivasan, E. Akleman and J. Chen, "Interactive Modeling of Arbitrary Smooth Manifolds", Proc. of ISAMA: Interdisciplinary Conference of The International Society of Arts, Mathematics and Architecture, pp. 211-214, 2007


    Extended Abstracts (1-10 pages) in Conference Proceedings

    CHI Conference Extended Abstracts (12-page Extended Abstract peer-reviewed and Published)

  141. Akleman, Ergun, MD Tanim Hasan, and Ioannis Pavlidis. "Under the Spell of Deadlines." In Extended Abstracts of the 2021 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, pp. 1-12. 2021. Computer Graphics SIGGRAPH Conference Technical Communications/Talks/Sketches/Posters (Extended Abstract peer-reviewed and Published)

  142. Mullins, Cassie, Matthew Ebert, Ergun Akleman, and Vinayak Krishnamurthy. "Voronoi Spaghetti & VoroNoodles: Topologically Interlocked, Space-Filling, Corrugated & Congruent Tiles." In SIGGRAPH Asia 2022 Technical Communications, pp. 1-4. 2022.
  143. Akleman, Ergun, and Tevfik Akgun. "Caricature Creation with Conformal Mapping in Complex Domain." In ACM SIGGRAPH 2021 Posters, pp. 1-2. 2021.
  144. Vielma, Pablo, and Ergun Akleman. "Animated Futurist Sculpting as Dynamic Implicit Shapes." In ACM SIGGRAPH 2021 Posters, pp. 1-2. 2021.
  145. Subramanian, Meena, and Ergun Akleman. "A Painterly Rendering Approach to Create Still-Life Paintings with Dynamic Lighting." In ACM SIGGRAPH 2020 Posters, pp. 1-2. 2020. (Second-Place)
  146. Morrison, Chris, and Ergun Akleman. "Remote Empathetic Viewpoint: A Novel Approach To Extending Cubism." In ACM SIGGRAPH 2020 Posters, pp. 1-2. 2020.
  147. Wang, Qiao, and Ergun Akleman. "An Art-Directed Workflow for Transferring Facial Action Coding Between Models with Different Mesh Topologies." In ACM SIGGRAPH 2020 Posters, pp. 1-2. 2020.
  148. Subramanian, Sai Ganesh, Mathew Eng, Vinayak Krishnamurthy, and Ergun Akleman. "Delaunay lofts: a new class of space-filling shapes." In ACM SIGGRAPH 2019 Posters, p. 81. ACM, 2019.(First-Place)
  149. Kramer, Madison, and Ergun Akleman. "A procedural approach to creating second empire houses." In ACM SIGGRAPH 2019 Posters, p. 66. ACM, 2019. (Second-Place)
  150. Wang, Angela, Anthony Dalton Eason, and Ergun Akleman. "A formal process to design visual archetypes based on character taxonomies." In ACM SIGGRAPH 2019 Posters, p. 8. ACM, 2019.
  151. Justice, Matthew, and Ergun Akleman. "A process to create dynamic landscape paintings using barycentric shading with control paintings." In ACM SIGGRAPH 2018 Posters, p. 30. ACM, 2018.(Semi-Finalist)
  152. Du, Yuxiao, and Ergun Akleman. "Designing look-and-feel using generalized crosshatching." In ACM SIGGRAPH 2017 Talks, p. 40. ACM, 2017.
  153. Akleman, Ergun, Fermi Perumal, and Youyou Wang. "Cos T shadows: an integrated model for direct illumination, subsurface scattering and shadow computation." In ACM SIGGRAPH 2017 Posters, p. 38. ACM, 2017.
  154. Castaneda, Saif, and Ergun Akleman. "Shading with painterly filtered layers: a technique to obtain painterly portrait animations. " In Proceedings of the Symposium on Non-Photorealistic Animation and Rendering, p. 8. ACM, 2017.
  155. Physical mesh data structures E Akleman, S Ke, Y Wu ACM SIGGRAPH 2016 Talks, 9
  156. Charcoal rendering and shading with reflections Y Du, E Akleman ACM SIGGRAPH 2016 Posters, 32.
  157. Effects of simple personalized goals on the usage of a physical activity app A Khatri, D Shastri, P Tsiamyrtzis, I Uyanik, E Akleman, I Pavlidis Proceedings of the 2016 CHI Conference Extended Abstracts on Human Factors. 2249-2256.
  158. Akleman, E., Liu, S., & House, D. (2015, August). Art directed rendering & shading using control images. In ACM SIGGRAPH 2015 Posters (p. 43). ACM.
  159. Liu, S., & Akleman, E. (2015, July). Chinese ink and brush painting with reflections. In SIGGRAPH 2015: Studio (p. 8). ACM.
  160. Guo, P., Akleman, E., Ying, H., Wang, X., & Liu, W. (2015, August). Critical points with discrete Morse theory. In ACM SIGGRAPH 2015 Posters (p. 67). ACM.
  161. Wang, Youyou, Ozgur Gonen, and Ergun Akleman. "Global illumination for 2D artworks with vector field rendering." ACM SIGGRAPH 2014 Posters. ACM, 2014.
  162. Sarah Eisinger and Ergun Akleman. 2012. Teaching art and science of rendering and shading. In ACM SIGGRAPH 2012 Dailies (SIGGRAPH '12). ACM, New York, NY, USA, Article 9.
  163. Ozgur Gonen and Ergun Akleman. 2012. Sketching knots. In ACM SIGGRAPH 2012 Posters (SIGGRAPH '12). ACM, New York, NY, USA. Article 24.
  164. Youyou Wang and Ergun Akleman. 2012. Turning photographs into abstract expressionist paintings. In ACM SIGGRAPH 2012 Posters (SIGGRAPH '12). ACM, New York, NY, USA, , Article 66.
  165. Youyou Wang and Ergun Akleman. 2012. Calligraphic cutting: extreme image resizing with cuts in continuous domain. In ACM SIGGRAPH 2012 Talks & Posters (SIGGRAPH '12). ACM, New York, NY, USA, , Article 49.
  166. Q. Xing, G. Esquivel, E. Akleman, J. Chen, and J. Gross, "Band Decomposition of 2-Manifold Meshes For Physical Construction of Large Structures", ACM SIGGRAPH'2011 Poster and Talk, Vancouver, August 2011.
  167. S. Yu, Q. Xing, E. Akleman J. Chen and J. Gross, Pattern Mapping with Quad-Pattern-Coverable Quad-Meshes, ACM Digital Library. SIGGRAPH'2011 (Siggraph Talk), Vancouver, August 2011.
  168. E. Akleman, J. Chen, Y-L Chen, Q. Xing and J. Gross, "Cyclic Twill Woven Objects", ACM SIGGRAPH'2010 Poster and Talk, Los Angeles, August 2010.
  169. C. Yuksel and E. Akleman, Hair Occlusion, ACM SIGGRAPH'2006 Poster and Talk, Boston, August 2006.
  170. E. Akleman & O. Ozener, Symmetric Sculptures, Visual Proceedings of ACM SIGGRAPH'2006 (Siggraph Sketch), Boston, August 2006.
  171. C. Yuksel and E. Akleman, Indirect Illumination of Hair-Like Structures, Visual Proceedings of ACM SIGGRAPH'2005 (Siggraph Sketch), Los Angeles, August 2005.
  172. E. Akleman, "Modeling Expressive 3D Faces", Visual Proceedings of ACM SIGGRAPH'2004 (Siggraph Sketch), Los Angeles, California, July 2004.
  173. E. Mandal, E. Akleman and V. Srinivasan, "Column Modeling", Visual Proceedings of ACM SIGGRAPH'2004 (Siggraph Sketch), Los Angeles, California, July 2004.
  174. E. Mandal, E. Akleman and V. Srinivasan, "Wire Modeling", Visual Proc. SIGGRAPH 2003 conference on Sketches & applications: in conjunction with the 30th annual conference on Computer graphics and interactive techniques, pp. 1-1, July 2003.
  175. E. Akleman, J. Chen and V. Srinivasan, "An Interactive System for Robust Topological Modeling of Meshes", Visual Proceedings of ACM SIGGRAPH'2001 (Siggraph Sketch), Los Angeles, California, July 2001.
  176. E. Akleman, "Making Caricatures with Morphing", Visual Proceedings of ACM SIGGRAPH'97 (Siggraph Sketch), Los Angeles, California, pp. 145-145, August 1997.

    Computer Graphics Conferences (Abstract peer-reviewed)

  177. Q. Xing, E. Akleman, G. Taubin and J. Chen, "Surface Covering Curves", Computational Aesthetics in Graphics, Visualization, and Imaging 2011 (CAE'2011) Poster, Vancouver, August 2011.
  178. O. Gonen and E. Akleman, "Sketch based 3D Modeling with Curvature Classification", Sketch-Based Interfaces and Modeling 2011 (SBIM'2011) Poster, (Selected and displayed in SIGGRAPH'2011 Poster space) Vancouver, August 2011.
  179. E. Akleman, J. Chen, B. Meric, "Web-Based Intuitive and Effective Design of Symmetric Tiles", First International Workshop Bridging the Gap: Bringing Together New Media Artists and Multimedia Technologists Conjuction with with ACM Multimedia 2000, Los Angeles, California, pp. 1-4, November 2000.
  180. S. Meadows, E. Akleman, "Abstract Digital Paintings created with Painting Camera Technique", Proceedings of D'ART 2000 / Information Visualization 2000, London, United Kingdom, July 2000.

    Conference Workshops (Extended Abstract/Sketch peer-reviewed)

  181. Shape Modeling International Conference 2015 Tutorial: Applications of Topological Graph Theory in Shape Modeling
  182. E. Akleman, and Vinod Srinivasan Topological Mesh Modeling Workshop, Bridges: Mathematical Connections in Art, Music, and Science 2004, pp. 661-662, 2006.
  183. T. Akgun, A. Koman and E. Akleman, Paper Sculptures with Vertex Deflection, Bridges: Mathematical Connections in Art, Music, and Science 2004, pp. 639-640, 2006.



Technical
Reports
    Comics-Articles: Papers in Comic Book Form Available in Web (Non peer-reviewed)

  1. Akleman, Ergun, and Hakan Celik. "DROPLETS: On the Importance of Droplet Position and Orientation for Effective Visual Storytelling." (2019).
  2. Akleman, Ergun, and Filipe Castro. "PEPPER WRECK: Story of Seventeen Century Portgues Nau." (2019).

    Traditional Technical Reports: Informative Papers Available in Web (Non peer-reviewed)

  3. E. Akleman, V. Srinivasan, Z. Melek, E. Mandal and E. Lendreneau Topmod: Topological Mesh Modeling System, Aug. 2004.
  4. C. Evrenosoglu, X. Bei, E. Akleman and A. Abur, 3D Abstract Depiction of Electrical Circuits, January 2004.
  5. V. Srinivasan, E. Akleman and J. Keyser, Topological Construction of 2-Manifold Meshes from Arbitrary Polygonal Data, January 2004.
  6. E. Akleman and A. Kaur, Tiled Textures, January 2003
  7. E. Akleman and J. Chen, Topologically Robust Mesh Modeling: Concepts, Data Structures and Operations, January 2003.
  8. E. Akleman and J. Chen, Progressive Refinement with Topological Simplification, January 2003.
  9. E. Akleman, L.F. Hodges and R. M. Mersereau, Ray-Affine Functions: "A General Dual Form To Describe Curves and Surfaces",Technical Report, GIT-GVU-92-27, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia, October 1992.

Editor
Selected
    Articles in Popular Science Magazines

    (All illustrations, cartoons and caricatures are done by the author. These articles are not in English.)
    You can access pdf files of the latest articles using this link


  1. Akleman, Ergun. "Geometry Notes: Who Designed Soccerball?", Science & Technology for Everyone Magazine (Herkese Bilim ve Teknoloji), pp:18. Istanbul, Turkey, 22 November 2019.
  2. Akleman, Ergun. "Geometry Notes: What is your Erdos Number?", Science & Technology for Everyone Magazine (Herkese Bilim ve Teknoloji), pp:18. Istanbul, Turkey, 18 October 2019.
  3. Akleman, Ergun. "Geometry Notes: History of Dice", Science & Technology for Everyone Magazine (Herkese Bilim ve Teknoloji), pp:15. Istanbul, Turkey, 13 September 2019.
  4. Akleman, Ergun. "Geometry Notes: Smooth and Fractal Surfaces", Science & Technology for Everyone Magazine (Herkese Bilim ve Teknoloji), pp:14. Istanbul, Turkey, 19 July 2019.
  5. Akleman, Ergun. "Geometry Notes: Phsyical Models of Chemical Molecules", Science & Technology for Everyone Magazine (Herkese Bilim ve Teknoloji), pp:14. Istanbul, Turkey, 5 July 2019.
  6. Akleman, Ergun. "When did humans realize that eye is 3D?", Science & Technology Magazine, Cumhuriyet Newspaper, Istanbul, Turkey, 24 December 2010.
  7. Akleman, Ergun. "Physics knowledge in Paleolithic Sculptures", Science & Technology Magazine, Cumhuriyet Newspaper, Istanbul, Turkey, 12 November 2010.
  8. Akleman, Ergun, Tayfun Akgul and Tevfik Akgun, Grafik, Animasyon, Goruntuleme ve Oyun, Elektrik Muhendisleri Odasi Dergisi (Journal of Institute of Electrical Engineering of Turkey) November 2010.
  9. Akleman, Ergun., "History of Computer Graphics and Visualization", Science & Technology Magazine, Cumhuriyet Newspaper, January 1997. Includes a caricature of J. Blinn.
  10. Akleman, Ergun. "Turtle Geometry and Plant Languages", Science & Technology Magazine, Cumhuriyet Newspaper, January 1997. Includes caricatures of A. Lindenmeyer and P. Prusinkiewicz.
  11. Akleman, Ergun. "Computer Aided Geometric Design", Science & Technology Magazine, Cumhuriyet Newspaper, January 1997. Includes a caricature of P. Bezier.
  12. Akleman, Ergun. "Tracing Rays", Science & Technology Magazine, Cumhuriyet Newspaper, January 1997. Includes a caricature of T. Whitted and cartoon related ray tracing.
  13. Akleman, Ergun. "Ub Iwerks and Birth of Special Effects", Science & Technology Magazine, Cumhuriyet Newspaper, January 1997. Includes an illustration of Ub Iwerks.

Editor
Selected


Cartoons in Technical Magazines

  1. Akleman, Ergun. "Computing Through Time: Deep Learning Before and After Computers." IEEE Computer 86, no. 6 (2022): 10-10.
  2. Akleman, Ergun. "Computing Through Time: Mailing Before and After Computers." IEEE Computer 84, no. 4 (2022): 10-10.
  3. Akleman, Ergun. "Computing Through Time: Subtitles Before and After Computers." IEEE Computer 82, no. 2 (2022): 10-10.
  4. Akleman, Ergun. "Computing Through Time: Bugs Before and After Computers." IEEE Computer 80, no. 12 (2021): 10-10.
  5. Akleman, Ergun. "Computing Through Time: Airplanes Before and After Computers." IEEE Computer 78, no. 10 (2021): 10-10.
  6. Akleman, Ergun. "Computing Through Time: Privacy Before and After Computers." IEEE Computer 76, no. 8 (2021): 10-10.
  7. Akleman, Ergun. "Computing Through Time: Cookies Before and After Computers." IEEE Computer 74, no. 6 (2021): 10-10.
  8. Akleman, Ergun. "Computing Through Time: 3D Printing Before and After Computers." IEEE Computer 72, no. 4 (2021): 10-10.
  9. Akleman, Ergun. "Computing Through Time: Clouds Before and After Computers." IEEE Computer 70, no. 2 (2021): 10-10.
  10. Akleman, Ergun. "Computing Through Time: Learning the Aphabet Before and After Computers." IEEE Computer 68, no. 12 (2020): 10-10.
  11. Akleman, Ergun. "Computing Through Time: Musophobia Before and After Computers." IEEE Computer 66, no. 10 (2020): 10-10.
  12. Akleman, Ergun. "Computing Through Time: Deep Learning Before and After Computers." IEEE Computer 65, no. 11 (2020): 10-10.
  13. Akleman, Ergun. "Computing Through Time: Exercising w. Bicycles Before and After Computers." IEEE Computer 64, no. 8 (2020): 10-10.
  14. Akleman, Ergun. "Computing Through Time: Social Distancing Before and After Computers." IEEE Computer 63, no. 7 (2020): 10-10.
  15. Akleman, Ergun. "Computing Through Time: Virus Protection Before and After Computers." IEEE Computer 62, no. 6 (2020): 10-10.
  16. Akleman, Ergun. "Computing Through Time: Artificial Life Before and After Computers." IEEE Computer 60, no. 4 (2020): 10-10.
  17. Akleman, Ergun. "Computing Through Time: Flying Before and After Computers." IEEE Computer 58, no. 2 (2020): 10-10.
  18. Akleman, Ergun. "Computing Through Time: Money Before and After Computers." IEEE Computer 56, no. 12 (2019): 10-10.
  19. Akleman, Ergun. "Computing Through Time: Graphics Before and After Computers." IEEE Computer 54, no. 10 (2019): 10-10.
  20. Akleman, Ergun. "Computing Through Time: Faking Reality Before and After Computers." IEEE Computer 52, no. 8 (2019): 10-10.
  21. Akleman, Ergun. "Computing Through Time: Communication Before and After Computers." IEEE Computer 42, no. 10 (2018): 10-10.
  22. Akleman, Ergun. "Computing Through Time: Brain Interfaces Before and After Computers." IEEE Computer 40, no. 8 (2018): 10-10.
  23. Akleman, Ergun. "Computing Through Time: Driverless Vehicles Before and After Computers." IEEE Computer 36, no. 6 (2018): 10-10.
  24. Akleman, Ergun. "Computing Through Time: Deserted islands Before and After Computers." IEEE Computer 34, no. 4 (2018): 10-10.
  25. Akleman, Ergun. "Computing Through Time: Watching World Cup Before and After Computers." IEEE Computer 32, no. 2 (2018): 10-10.

Art & Creative
Activities
Exhibitions
    Art Exhibitions (Peer Reviewed)

  1. Symmetric Sculptures, Bridges 2006 Art Exhibit, Joint work with O. Ozener, August 2006.
  2. Symmetric Sculptures, SIGGRAPH 2006 Art Exhibit, Joint work with O. Ozener, August 2006.
  3. Student Works 1, Mathematical Art Exhibit during the 2005 winter joint meeting of American Mathematical Society (AMS) and Mathematical Association of America (MAA), Joint work with O. Ozener, January 2006.
  4. Student Works 2, Mathematical Art Exhibit during the 2005 winter joint meeting of American Mathematical Society (AMS) and Mathematical Association of America (MAA), with O. Ozener, January 2006.
  5. Covering a Genus-3 Manifold with Hexagonal Tiles, Mathematical Art Exhibit during the 2005 winter joint meeting of American Mathematical Society (AMS) and Mathematical Association of America (MAA), Joint work with O. Ozener, January 2005.
  6. Icosahedral Extrusion Flower, Mathematical Art Exhibit during the 2005 winter joint meeting of American Mathematical Society (AMS) and Mathematical Association of America (MAA), Joint Work with E. Landreneau, January 2005.

    Digital Media Exhibitions (Peer Reviewed)

  7. E. Akleman, S. Meadows and J. Chen, "Abstract Paintings with Painting Camera Technique", ACADIA 2000, Washington, DC., October 2000.
  8. E. Akleman, "Implicit Art", ACADIA 2000, Washington, DC., October 2000.

    Art Exhibitions (Curated)

  9. Stereo Caricatures, Symmetric Tiles and Iso-Layer Models; Digital Art from the Viz Program. May 8-May 28 1999. Venue: Art League of Houston. Curator: Mary Saslow.

    Art Exhibitions (Not Reviewed)

  10. A Rapid Prototyped Symmetric Sculpture; Faculty Art Show'05. Spring 2005. Venue: J. Wayne Stark University Center Galleries.
  11. Facial Caricatures; Faculty Art Show'03. Spring 2003. Venue: J. Wayne Stark University Center Galleries.
  12. Facial Caricatures; Faculty Art Show'01. Spring 2001. Venue: J. Wayne Stark University Center Galleries.
  13. Stereo Caricatures, Symmetric Tiles and Iso-Layer Models; Faculty Art Show'99. Spring 1999. Venue: J. Wayne Stark University Center Galleries.
  14. Implicit Paintings and Presidential Caricatures; Faculty Art Show'97. Spring 1997. Venue: J. Wayne Stark University Center Galleries.

Full-Page Covers Published Proceeding Covers (Editor selected)

  • Cover of Proceedings of Shape Modeling'2002, A facial model created using the technique presented in the paper; "A Prototype System for Robust, Interactive and User-Friendly Modeling of Orientable 2-Manifold Meshes" . May, 2002. Editor: Geoff Wyvill.
  • Cover of Proceedings of Implicit Surfaces'99, A facial model created by the technique presented in the paper "Coupled Modeling of Solid Textures and Implicit Shapes" . September, 1999. Editor: Christopher Schlick.

  • Children E-Books Available in ``Science & Techology for Everyone'' website (Editor selected)

  • Artvinli Arastirmaci Arifle Arjantinli Arslan.
  • Burundaki Bukalemun.

  • Animations TxDoT project: Advised for Completion Harley and Hobbit animations that are used for teaching Traffic Rules
    Harley & Hobbit Website
    Harley & Hobbit YouTube Channel


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  • Street Safety
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  • Bicycles Are Vehicles too!
  • Intersection Safety
  • Pedestrian Safety
  • Parking Lot Safety

  • Popular References to My Work
  • SIGGRAPH Blog entry on Dynamic Paintings
  • Although TopMod has not been updated since 2008, there are still at least 50 Tutorials in Youtube that explain tools and functionalities of TopMod3D. Some examples of TopMod Training Videos are provided below:
    1. TopMod Tutorials by Zac Peric
    2. TopMod - Starter Tutorial - Infinite Hoop
    3. TopMod Tutorial - in Spanish
    4. TopMod Tutorial by Sveta2011st
    5. HBar - Estrela conectada com TopMod
    6. Brent Collins TopMod instructional video
  • Siggraph Blog on Delauney Lofts
  • A Spanish Blog on Delauney Lofts
  • Procedural Generation of Houses in Houdini
  • "Ilhan Koman's Sculptures Presented in a Mathematics Conference" by Fanny Torre, in Cumhuriyet, Science & Technology.
  • Deriving Lights from Pixels, by Architecture Weekly: Webpage
  • Young students of the mysterious "Ergun Akleman" create mathematical sculptures that delight febrile topologists, by Cliff Picover in Cliff Pickover's Reality Carnival, entry (01/13/06).
  • "Mathematical Connections in Art" by George W. Hart, in Math Horizons. A report from the Bridges 2005 conference features the mathematical art works of Rinus Roeloffs, Robert Fathauer, Ergun Akleman, Mary Williams, Irene Rousseau, and Dick Termes.

  • Presentations
    Without Publications
      Computer Graphics Conference Presentation (Extended Abstract peer-reviewed - Video Presentation)

    1. E. Akleman, Automatic Creation of Expressive Caricatures: A Grand Challenge For Computer Graphics, Computational Aesthetics in Graphics, Visualization and Imaging, Girona, Spain, May 2005.

      Architecture Conference Presentation (Extended Abstract peer-reviewed - Poster Presentation)

    2. V. Srinivasan, O. Ozener, E. Mandal and E. Akleman, Solidfying Frames For Architecture, CAAD FUTURES 2005, Vien, Austria, June 2005.
      Symposium Presentations (Not reviewed )

    1. Creating Footprints and Tunnels, A Worm's Story, Dijital Tasarim Gunleri 2005 (Digital Design Days), May 24, 2005.
    2. Automatic Creation of 3D Expressive Caricature: A Turing Test, Dijital Tasarim Gunleri 2005 (Digital Design Days), May 24, 2005.
    3. Cartoon Effects, jointly with Hakan Celik, Dijital Tasarim Gunleri 2005 (Digital Design Days), May 26, 2005.
    4. Indirect Illumination of Hair, Dijital Tasarim Gunleri 2005 (Digital Design Days), May 26, 2005.
    5. Digital Compositing with Traditional Artworks, Dijital Tasarim Gunleri 2005 (Digital Design Days), May 26, 2005.
    6. Handle reconstruction with a new corner-cutting subdivision scheme with tension Center for Approximation Theory Annual Symposia , Department of Mathematics, Texas A&M University, April 2002.
    7. Interactive and robust modeling of orientable 2-manifold meshes, Center for Approximation Theory Annual Symposia , Department of Mathematics, Texas A&M University, April 2001
    8. "Changing Topology of Smooth Shapes during Subdivision Modeling" Texgraph, Symposium on Computer Graphics & Digital Art, Visualization Laboratory, Texas A&M University. May 2000.
    9. "A New Paradigm for Changing Topology During Subdivision Modeling" Center for Approximation Theory Annual Symposia , Department of Mathematics, Texas A&M University. April 2000.
    10. "Virtual Architecture" Research on the Built & Virtual Environments: Global Symposia Presentations, College of Architecture, Texas A&M University, November 1999.

      Ongoing Seminar Presentations (Invited, not reviewed)

    11. "Guaranteeing Topology with DLFL" AI and Robotics Seminar, Computer Science Department, Texas A&M University, November 1999.
    12. "Isolayer Modeling" AI and Robotics Seminar, Computer Science Department, Texas A&M University, February 19, 1999.
    13. "Ray Polynomials" Southeast Texas Chapter, American Statistical Association, Apr. 1998.

      Other Presentations (Invited Talks)

    14. "Regular Meshes" Middle East Technical University (METU), Ankara, Turkey. June 1, 2005.
    15. "A New Paradigm for Shape Modeling and Presentation of Visualization Sciences Program" Middle East Technical University (METU), Ankara, Turkey. March 2000.
    16. "A New Paradigm for Shape Modeling and Presentation of Visualization Sciences Program" Sabanci University, Istanbul, Turkey. March 2000.
    17. "A New Paradigm for Shape Modeling and Presentation of Visualization Sciences Program" Bosphorous University, Istanbul, Turkey. March 2000.
    18. "Principles of Animation" Maximum Computer Graphics, Texas A&M University, February 11, 1997
    19. "Ray-Quadrics" Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey, July 15, 1996
    20. "Interactive Modeling with Ray-Quadrics" Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey, June 28, 1996.
    21. "Interactive Construction of Smoothly Blended Solids" Texas A&M University. April 27, 1995.
    22. "Interactive Modeling with Ray-Linears" Marmara Tubitak Research Center, Gebze, Turkey, Nov. 1994.
    23. "Interactive Modeling with Ray-Linears" Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey. Nov. 1994.
    24. "Yontsal Functions" Cukurova University, Adana, Turkey. October 14, 1994.
    25. "Interactive Modeling with Ray-Linears" Bosphorous University, Istanbul, Turkey. July 1994.
    26. "Interactive Modeling with Ray-Linears" Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey. May 1994.
    27. "Pseudo-Linears" Bosphorous University, Istanbul, Turkey. Nov. 1992.
    28. "Pseudo-Linears" Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey. Nov. 1992.

    Teaching and Advisory Activities

    Teaching
    Area
    Visualization, Computer Graphics, Shape Modeling, 3D Computer Animation, Digital Compositing & Image Based Rendering, Image Synthesis, Rendering & Shading; and Visual Storytelling.

    Courses Annually Taught Couses

    • VIZA 654 / CSCE 646 - Digital Image.
      This course provide a thorough grounding in the state of the art in the treatment of digital images, particularly within the context of computer graphics, and digital effects. It is designed to prepare students to understand existing systems for storage, display, transformation and manipulation of digital images write their own software for working with digital images undertake creative work and research involving digital images. The course is crosslisted with Computer Science and Engineering.
    • VIZA 656 / CSCE 647 - Image Synthesis.
      The course covers rendering techniques that include the algorithms that simulate various properties of light propagation such as ray tracing, volume rendering, backward ray tracing, radiosity and photon mapping. The course also covers practical applications of mathematical concepts such as vector, matrix and quaternion algebra, and projective geometry. In a step by step fashion, the students develop a ray tracer and extend it to either a backward ray tracer, volume renderer or photon mapping system. The course is crosslisted with Computer Science and Engineering.
    Bi-Annually Taught Couses

    • VIZA 616 - Rendering & Shading.
      The course covers exploration of advanced rendering and shading techniques for the attainment of a desired visual effect; topics may include shading languages, attainment of visual realism, integration of rendering and modeling tools, and non-photorealistic rendering.
    • VIZA 657 / VIZA 648 - Computer Aided Sculpting.
      This is a shape modeling course that teaches parametric representations, subdivision schemes, implicit representations, free-form deformations and topology. Parametric representations includes topics such as Bezier surfaces, B-Splines, Beta-splines, NURBS, Kochaheck-Bartels, Interpolation Splines, parametric and geometric continuity. Implicit representations covers subjects such as Ricci and Rvachev operations, Blobs and Metaballs, Superquadrics, Hyperquadrics and Ray-Quadrics, and Blinn's exponentials. Subdivision schemes includes topics such as Catmull-Clark, Doo-Sabin, Non-uniform rational subdivision surfaces, Loop scheme and eigenvalue analysis. The course is crosslisted with Computer Science and Engineering.
    • VIZA 641 - Visual Storytelling.
      This course is an exploration of visual storytelling techniques for the attainment of desired storytelling effects; includes character development, using shots, camera, lights, props and background elements, master plots, one and multi-panel cartoons, comics, storyboards, animatics and story-reels. The content of this course is partly covered in an earlier Viza 617 - Advanced Animation course.
    • VIZA 665 - Digital Compositing.
      This course basically came out of VIZA 665 - Computer Animation course, to clearly focus digital compositing techniques. The course covers practical techniques for recovering information from real images such as position and orientation of the camera, camera parameters, orientations and positions of real objects and lights, surface properties of the objects and properties of lights. These techniques are based on current research in Image Based Rendering and 3D photography.
    Previously Taught Courses

    • VIZA 613 - 3D Modeling and Animation.
      This course covers animation principles such as anticipation and follow through, timing, squash and stretch, staging and weight with a series of homeworks and projects. The homeworks and projects are short animations mostly created by using 3D modeling and animation software. Each homework is specifically designed to teach at least one animation principle. The course also covers 3D shape modeling concepts such as polygonal modeling, NURBS, patch modeling and subdivision surfaces with another series of weekly assignments.
    • VIZA 615 - Computer Animation.
      This is a technical directing course that teaches practical techniques for recovering information from real images such as position and orientation of the camera, camera parameters, orientations and positions of real objects and lights, surface properties of the objects and properties of lights. These techniques are based on current research in Image Based Rendering and 3D photography. The course also covers storytelling. By using some of these techniques, students integrate CG elements into their video shots. Students develop their project with weekly homeworks starting from a story idea. Each week they improve the story step by step by developing rough and final storyboards, concept sketches, animatics and video editing.


    Advisory
    Activities
      Ph.D. Committee Chair or Co-Chair (Completed)

    1. Gonen, Ozgur (2016) Doctoral dissertation, Texas A&M University. Available electronically from http://oaktrust.library.tamu.edu/handle/1969.1/161442. Website.
    2. Youyou, Wang (2014) Qualitative Global Illumination of Mock-3D Scenes. Doctoral dissertation, Texas A&M University. Available electronically from http://oaktrust.library.tamu.edu/handle/1969.1/157921. Website.
    3. Xing, Qing (2011). Graph Rotation Systems for Physical Construction of Large Structures. Doctoral dissertation, Texas A&M University. Available electronically from http : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /ETD -TAMU -2011 -12 -10293. Website.
    4. Srinivasan, Vinod (2005). Modeling high-genus surfaces. Doctoral dissertation, Texas A&M University. Available electronically from http : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /316. Website.

      M.Sc. Capstone Committee Chairmanship (Completed)

    5. Barseghyan, Ani (2022 Spring). Salvador Dali’s Surreal World Rendered in Real-Time on the Web.
    6. Fard, Motahareh Shafiei (2021 Fall). Dynamic Paintings: Interactive Picasso's Artworks in Real-time.
    7. Shanker, Anusha (2021 Fall).Dynamic Paintings: Real-time Interactive Artworks on the Web.
    8. Panchal, Haard (2021 Fall). Real Time Voronoi Decomposition for Higher Order Sites to Create Curved Symmetric Space Filling Tiles.
    9. Vijaykumar, Akhilesh (2021 Fall). An Interactive Web-Based System for Creating Single-Panel Cartoons.
    10. Cropper, Nicholas (2021 Fall). Space-filling blocks.
    11. Vielma, Pablo (2021 Summer). Animated Futurist Sculpting as Dynamic Implicit Shapes.
    12. Henriquez Nunez, Hernaldo Jesus (2021 Summer). We-Based & Interactive 3D Pictorial Maps with Data-Driven Procedural Placement.
    13. Deng, Sitong (2021 Summer). A Simple Compositing Process to obtain Chinese Realist Paintings with Dynamic Elements.
    14. Cui, Jiaqi (2021 Spring). Creating Interlocked Connectors in construct framework.
    15. Anantha Natarajan . Santhana Srinivasan (2021 Spring). Creating Interlocking Edge Elements that work as Connectors.
    16. Ross, Jessica (2020 Fall). Georgia O'Keefe Shader.
    17. Fu, Chian (2020 Spring). Space Filling Tiles Using Generalized Symmetrical Voronoi Decomposition of 3D Space and Objects.
    18. Morrison, Christopher (2020 Spring). Remote Empathetic Viewpoint: A Novel Approach To Extending Cubism.
    19. Wang, Qiao (2020 Spring). "An Art-Directed Workflow for Transferring Facial Action Coding Between Models with Different Mesh Topologies."
    20. Subramanian, Meena (2020 Spring)."A Painterly Rendering Approach to Create Still-Life Paintings with Dynamic Lighting."
    21. Boyd, Katherine (2019 Fall). Bi-Axial Woven Tiles: Interlocking Space-Filling Shapes Based on Symmetries of Bi-Axial Weaving Patterns.
    22. Oh, Somyung (2019 fall). An Integrated Model for Direct Illumination, Subsurface Scattering, Specular Highlights and Shadow Computation in 3D.

      M.Sc. Committee Chairmanship (Completed)

    23. Clifford, Jack (2019). A Barycentric Shading Process to Create Time-Lapse Dynamic Paintings in the Contemporary Fauvist-Expressionist Style with Reflections. Master's thesis, Texas A&M University. It will soon to be available electronically from oaktrust.library.tamu.edu.
    24. Eng, Matthew (2019). The Creation of Woven Tiles from the Union of Delaunay Lofts. Master's thesis, Texas A&M University. It will soon to be available electronically from oaktrust.library.tamu.edu.
    25. Kramer, Madison (2019).A Procedural Approach to Creating American Second Empire Houses. Master's thesis, Texas A&M University. It will soon to be available electronically from oaktrust.library.tamu.edu.
    26. Boujnikh, Aicha (2019). Artistic Reconstruction and Visualizaing Uncertainity. Master's thesis, Texas A&M University. It will soon to be available electronically from oaktrust.library.tamu.edu.
    27. Feng, Xianmin (2019). V-Sphere Rubik’s Bookcase Interface for Exploring Content in Virtual Reality Marketplace. Master's thesis, Texas A&M University. It will soon to be available electronically from oaktrust.library.tamu.edu.
    28. Luo, Hao. (2019). Interactive Ray Tracing Infrastructure. Master's thesis, Texas A & M University. Available electronically from http://oaktrust.library.tamu.edu/handle/1969.1/188769. Website.
    29. Garza, Monica (2019). Emotional Silence: Are 3D Animated Female Character's Emotive Expressions Designed to fit Stereotypes? Master's thesis, Texas A&M University. It will soon to be available electronically from oaktrust.library.tamu.edu.
    30. Eason, Anthony Dalton (2018). Creating Entertaining Animations for Safety Education. Master's thesis, Texas A&M University. Available electronically from http://oaktrust.library.tamu.edu/handle/1969.1/174351. Website.
    31. Justice, Matthew Scott (2018). A Process to Create Dynamic Landscape Paintings Using Barycentric Shading with Control Paintings. Master's thesis, Texas A & M University. Available electronically from http://oaktrust.library.tamu.edu/handle/1969.1/174338. Website. Adams, Aaron Christopher (2018). Developing Generalized Volume Sampling and Volume Shading for Non-Photorealistic Rendering. Master's thesis, Texas A & M University. Available electronically from http://oaktrust.library.tamu.edu/handle/1969.1/173750. Website.
    32. Van Huyck, Carl (2018). An Exploration of the Applications of Inverse Relations Between Color Channels in Generating Non-Photorealistic Reflections. Master's thesis, Texas A & M University. Available electronically from http://oaktrust.library.tamu.edu/handle/1969.1/173569. Website.
    33. Du, Yuxiao (2017). Developing Generalized Cross Hatching Shader Approach for Non-Photorealistic Rendering. Master's thesis, Texas A & M University.
    34. Wang, Angela (2017). An Approach To Design Visuals For Archetypes Based On Character Taxanomies. Master's thesis, Texas A & M University.
    35. Wu, You (2017). Multi-Panel Unfolding with Physical Mesh Data Structures. Master's thesis, Texas A & M University. Available electronically from http://oaktrust.library.tamu.edu/handle/1969.1/161532. Website.
    36. Castaneda, Saif Aymen (2017). Shading with Painterly Filtered Layers: A Process to Obtain Painterly Portraits. Master's thesis, Texas A & M University. Available electronically from http://oaktrust.library.tamu.edu/handle/1969.1/165954. Website.
    37. Pramananda Perumal, Fermi Niveditha(2017). An Integrated Model for Direct Illumination, Subsurface Scattering, Specular Highlights and Shadow Computation. Master's thesis, Texas A & M University. Available electronically from http://oaktrust.library.tamu.edu/handle/1969.1/165958. Website.
    38. Ke, Shenyao (2017). Development of Physical Connectors To Assemble Unfolded Planar Panels for the Construction of Large Shapes. Master's thesis, Texas A & M University. Available electronically from http://oaktrust.library.tamu.edu/handle/1969.1/161366. Website.
    39. Cheng, Ji (2017). Art Directed Watercolor Shader for Non-photorealistic Rendering with a Focus on Reflections. Master's thesis, Texas A & M University. Available electronically from http://oaktrust.library.tamu.edu/handle/1969.1/165773. Website.
    40. Kabeerdoss, Chethna (2016). Art Directed Shader for Real Time Rendering - Interactive 3D Painting. Master's thesis, Texas A & M University. Available electronically from http://oaktrust.library.tamu.edu/handle/1969.1/165773. Website.
    41. Xiong, Yinan (2016). Mock-3D Web Application: Interactive Lighting, Rendering and Shading for 2D Artwork. Master's thesis, Texas A & M University. Available electronically from http://oaktrust.library.tamu.edu/handle/1969.1/157944. Website.
    42. Yan, Zhao (2015). Painterly Shading Ocean Surface. Master's thesis, Texas A & M University. Available electronically from http://oaktrust.library.tamu.edu/handle/1969.1/156385. Website.
    43. Potter, Christopher Steven (2015). A Qualitative Comparison of Coding Languages Used for Image Synthesis. Master's thesis, Texas A & M University. Available electronically from http://oaktrust.library.tamu.edu/handle/1969.1/156403. Website.
    44. Liu, Siran (2015). Chinese Ink-and-Brush Painting with Film Lighting Aesthetics in 3D Computer Graphics. Master's thesis, Texas A & M University. Available electronically from http : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /154993. Website.
    45. Kung, Han-Wei (2014). Curved Pattern Origami. Master's thesis, Texas A & M University. Available electronically from http : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /153825. Website.
    46. Litaker, Kendall R (2013). Cinematic Scientific Visualizations. Master's thesis, Texas A & M University. Available electronically from http : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /150989. Website.
    47. Garigipati, Pradeep (2013). Duotone Surfaces: Division of a Closed Surface into Exactly Two Regions. Master's thesis, Texas A&M University. Available electronically from http : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /149501. Website.
    48. Guinea Montalvo, Jose 1980- (2012). An Artistic Approach for Intuitive Control of Light Transfer in Participating Media. Master's thesis, Texas A&M University. Available electronically from http : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /148420. Website.
    49. Davis, Charles Barrett (2011). Landscapes of Color. Master's thesis, Texas A&M University. Available electronically from http : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /ETD -TAMU -2011 -12 -10352. Website.
    50. Muhm, Elizabeth Grace Nemmert (2011). Collage Sculptures. Master's thesis, Texas A&M University. Available electronically from http : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /ETD -TAMU -2011 -12 -10474. Website.
    51. Perumalil, Ranjith Chandy (2011). Style Transfer For Visual Storytelling A Case Study: The Hindu Mythological Character, Yamah, in the Style of the American Film Director, Tim Burton. Master's thesis, Texas A&M University. Available electronically from http : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /ETD -TAMU -2011 -08 -9879. Website.
    52. Penney, Jonathan (2009). A Photon Mapping Based Approach to Computing Celestial Illumination. Master's thesis, Texas A&M University. Available electronically from http : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /ETD -TAMU -2009 -05 -470. Website.
    53. Kiker, Jonathan (2009). Using Local Information for Compositing CG Into Traditional Art. Master's thesis, Texas A&M University. Available electronically from http : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /ETD -TAMU -2009 -05 -325. Website.
    54. Morris, David Victor (2008). A new graphical user interface for a 3D topological mesh modeler. Master's thesis, Texas A&M University. Texas A&M University. Available electronically from http : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /85977. Website.
    55. Tett, Stuart Tosten (2007). A scripting interface for doubly linked face list based polygonal meshes. Master's thesis, Texas A&M University. Available electronically from http : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /ETD -TAMU -2121. Website.
    56. Gonen, Ozgur (2007). Modeling planar 3-valence meshes. Master's thesis, Texas A&M University. Available electronically from http : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /ETD -TAMU -2120. Website.
    57. Krawczyk, Piotr (2006). Futurist sculpting: modeling movement in 3D. Master's thesis, Texas A&M University. Available electronically from http : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /5014. Website.
    58. Faulkner, Jay Allen (2006). Beauty waves: an artistic representation of ocean waves using Bezier curves. Master's thesis, Texas A&M University. Available electronically from http : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /4682. Website.
    59. Choi, Hye Mee (2006). Video looping of human cyclic motion. Master's thesis, Texas A&M University. Available electronically from http : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /506. Website.
    60. Clark, Brian Sean (2006). Time lapse HDR: time lapse photography with high dynamic range images. Master's thesis, Texas A&M University. Available electronically from http : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /2408. Website.
    61. Lee, Jaewook (2005). Volume painting: incorporating volumetric rendering with line integral convolution (LIC). Master's thesis, Texas A&M University. Available electronically from http : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /2642. Website.
    62. Rice, Grant G., III (2005). Caricaturing buildings for effective visualization. Master's thesis, Texas A&M University. Available electronically from http : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /3196. Website.
    63. Swaminathan, Karthik (2005). Crowd modeling: generation of a fully articulated crowd of characters. Master's thesis, Texas A&M University. Available electronically from http : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /3166. Website.
    64. Song, Won Chan (2005). Speed-line for 3D animation. Master's thesis, Texas A&M University. Available electronically from http : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /4730. Website.
    65. Yu, Jin Nah (2005). Video dithering. Master's thesis, Texas A&M University. Available electronically from http : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /505. Website.
    66. Patterson, John Andre (2005). Implementing autonomous crowds in a computer generated feature film. Master's thesis, Texas A&M University. Available electronically from http : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /3107. Website.
    67. Mandal, Esan (2005). Wire and column modeling. Master's thesis, Texas A&M University. Available electronically from http : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /548. Website.
    68. Kaur, Avneet (2005). Texture mapping using tiled textures. Master's thesis, Texas A&M University. Available electronically from http : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /426. Website.
    69. Stanley, Michael Leighton (2005). Digital compositing with traditional artwork. Master's thesis, Texas A&M University. Available electronically from http : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /2643. Website.
    70. Brooks, Jacob Kirk (2005). Creating deformations and tunnels in a surface using layered geometry with adaptive filtering. Master's thesis, Texas A&M University. Available electronically from http : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /2641. Website.
    71. Zhang, Xiao (2005). Data-driven human body morphing. Master's thesis, Texas A&M University. Available electronically from http : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /2655. Website.
    72. Naz, Asma (2004). 3D interactive pictorial maps. Master's thesis, Texas A&M University. Available electronically from http : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /1571. Website.
    73. Green, Lori Anne (2003). Tiled texture synthesis. Master's thesis, Texas A&M University. Available electronically from http : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /429. Website.
    74. Chance, Franklin S., IV (2003). Hands as characters: designing for a large scale pipeline using limited characteristics. Master's thesis, Texas A&M University. Available electronically from http : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /5734. Website.
    75. Smith, Jeffrey Statler (2003). Multi-camera: interactive rendering of abstract digital images. Master's thesis, Texas A&M University. Available electronically from http : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /341. Website.
    76. Lee, Jaemin (2003). Practical image based lighting. Master's thesis, Texas A&M University. Available electronically from http : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /ETD -TAMU -2003 -THESIS -L436. Website.
    77. Mitchell, Ryan Troy (2002). Personalized low polygon count facial models for real time applications. Master's thesis, Texas A&M University. Available electronically from http : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /ETD -TAMU -2002 -THESIS -M58. Website.
    78. Palmer, James Dean (2001). An interactive deformation technique with triangles and distance functions. Master's thesis, Texas A&M University. Available electronically from http : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /ETD -TAMU -2001 -THESIS -P35. Website.
    79. Skaria, Sajan (2000). Modeling subdivision control meshes for creating cartoon faces. Master's thesis, Texas A&M University. Available electronically from http : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /ETD -TAMU -2000 -THESIS -S611. Website.
    80. Fusun Eryoldas (Co-chair), Generalized Corner Cutting Subdivision Algorithm over Doubly Linked Face List, Computer Science, Texas A&M University. October 2000.
    81. Chan, Ching (Clara) (2000). Two computational approaches for creating Chinese painting. Master's thesis, Texas A&M University. Available electronically from http : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /ETD -TAMU -2000 -THESIS -C379. Website.
    82. Logan, Ryan C (2000). Automated interactive facial caricature generation. Master's thesis, Texas A&M University. Available electronically from http : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /ETD -TAMU -2000 -THESIS -L65. Website.
    83. Cody Star, Implementing Progressive Meshes Using a Topologically Robust Data Structure, Visualization Sciences, Texas A&M University, August 2000.
    84. Carlos Javier Ugaz (Co-chair), Implicit Painting, Computer Science, Texas A&M University, May 2000.
    85. Meadows, Scott Harrison (2000). The painting camera: an abstract rendering system with camera-control images. Master's thesis, Texas A&M University. Available electronically from http : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /ETD -TAMU -2000 -THESIS -M42. Website.
    86. Katherine Calkins, Simulating Thin Films, Visualization Sciences, Texas A&M University, 1999.
    87. Meric, Burak Necati (1998). Drawing symmetric planar graphs. Master's thesis, Texas A&M University. Available electronically from http : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /ETD -TAMU -1998 -THESIS -M475. Website.
    88. Ferguson, John William Rowland (1998). Volumetric painting by texture mapping swept surfaces. Master's thesis, Texas A&M University. Available electronically from http : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /ETD -TAMU -1998 -THESIS -F464. Website.
    89. Kamath, Preyas (1998). Compression and accelerated rendering of volume data using discrete wavelet transform. Master's thesis, Texas A&M University. Available electronically from http : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /ETD -TAMU -1998 -THESIS -K36. Website.

      M.Sc. Committee Chairmanship (Defended)

    90. Morring, Garrett. (2014). A method to measure light intensity.

      Committee Chairmanship (Unfinished)

    91. Konrad, Egan - MS in VIST
    92. Shannon-Spark, Dane - MS in VIST
    93. Swartz, Tim - MS in VIST
    94. Kourtney R. Kebodeaux - MS in VIST
    95. Sarah Spofford - MS in VIST
    96. Brent Allen . Musat - MS in VIST
    97. Jonathan Tigtig T. Camit - MS in VIST
    98. Jonathan David . Simpson - MS in VIST
    99. Christine Anne . Liu - PHD in ARCH, TAMU.
    100. John Truong, Visualization Sciences, Texas A&M University.
    101. Jon Reisch, Visualization Sciences, Texas A&M University.
    102. Gavin Mc Millan, Visualization Sciences, Texas A&M University.
    103. Aaron Ottstot, Visualization Sciences, Texas A&M University.
    104. Stephen Parker, Visualization Sciences, Texas A&M University.
    105. Yutu Liu, - PHD in CECN

      Undergraduate Senior Thesis Supervision (Completed)

    106. Sinan Selcuk and Nihat Semizoglu, Visualization of Implicit Equations,Yildiz Technical University, 1995.
    107. Erkan Aslan and Turker Kiran, Comprehensible Rendering, Yildiz Technical University, 1994.
    108. Mehmet Ersoylu and Ozan Gurler, Ray Tracing Generalized Cylinders, Yildiz Technical University, 1994.
    109. Mehmet Turnali and Ugur Haslak, Generating Symmetric Patterns, Yildiz Technical University, 1994.
    110. Sedat Sen, Three-Dimensional Reconstruction From Two-D Slices, Marmara University, 1994.
    111. Sahin Kupusoglu, Three-Dimensional Morphing, Bosphorous University, 1994.
    112. Tolga Goktekin, Modeling Polyhedra, Bosphorous University, 1994.
    113. Alp-Er Yurdakul and Meral Kayapinar, Visualization of Statistical Data over Maps, Yildiz Technical University, 1993.
    114. Oktay Yunus and Hakan Balat, Digital Halftoning Techniques, Yildiz Technical University,

      Undergraduate Junior Thesis Supervision (Completed)

    115. Murat Ozturk, Two and a Half Dimensional Animation, Yildiz Technical University, 1995.
    116. Ural Ural, Shadow Generation with Binary Space Partition Trees, Yildiz Technical University, 1994.
    117. Talat Ceran, Three-Dimensional Visualization of Statistical Data over Maps, Yildiz Technical University, 1994.
    118. Semra Ozturk, Generating Trees By Using L-Systems, Yildiz Technical University, 1994.
    119. Burhanettin Masak, Morphing over Implicitly Represented Shapes, Yildiz Technical University, 1993.

      Ph.D. Committee Membership (Completed)

    120. Duarte Diniz Monteiro, Caio (2018). Developing a Sign Language Video Collection via Metadata and Video Classifiers. Doctoral dissertation, Texas A & M University.
    121. Shi, Fuhao (2017). Automatic 3D Facial Performance Acquisition and Animation using Monocular Videos. Doctoral dissertation, Texas A & M University.
    122. Kim, Young Ho (2017). Manipulating Objects using Compliant, Unactuated Tails: Modeling and Planning. Doctoral dissertation, Texas A & M University.
    123. Hu, Shiyu (2013). A Topological Theory of Weaving and Its Applications in Computer Graphics. Doctoral dissertation, Texas A & M University. Available electronically from http : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /150958. Website.
    124. Hui . Lou - PHD in CPSC
    125. Eric Benjamin . Landreneau - PHD in CPSC
    126. Cem . Yuksel - PHD in CPSC
    127. Burchan Bayazit, Depatment of Computer Science, Texas A&M University. May 2003.
    128. Kyu Han, Department of Architecture, Texas A&M University.
    129. Zeki Melek, Depatment of Computer Science, Texas A&M University.

      M.Sc. Committee Membership (Completed)

    130. Sargunam, Shyam Prathish (2018). Evaluating Semi-Natural Travel and Viewing Techniques in Virtual Reality. Master's thesis, Texas A & M University.
    131. Gioffredi, Michael William (2017). Fold & Cut. Master's thesis, Texas A & M University.
    132. Parsons, Melissa Renee (2017). Usage Based Materials by Simulating Layered Imperfections. Master's thesis, Texas A & M University.
    133. Xia, Liangzhen (2017). Sample-Based Estimation of Node Similarity in Streaming Bipartite Graphs. Master's thesis, Texas A & M University.
    134. Andrew Vernon V. Schaeperkoetter - MS in AERO
    135. Mukulika . Ghosh - MS in CPSC
    136. Alan Ernest . Blevins - MS in VIST
    137. Robert Gerald . Graf - MS in VIST
    138. David Matthew . Drell - MS in VIST
    139. Vinanti Kirit . Shah - MEN in AERO
    140. Heather Vernette V. Howard - MS in VIST
    141. Megha Nataraj . Davalath - MS in VIST
    142. Betina Gisela Martins Mogo de Nadal, Audio browsing of automaton-based hypertext Department of Architecture, Texas A&M University. May, 2005.
    143. Junyi Ling, A Graphics Architecture for Ray Tracing and Photon Mapping,Department of Computer Science, Texas A&M University. May, 2004.
    144. Hakan Ozaltun, MEMS and Multi Physics Analysis of Micro Motor by ANSYS,Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University. May, 2004.
    145. Jonathan Fulrich, Illusionism: An Application to real and Virtual 3D Worlds,Visualization Sciences, Texas A&M University. May, 2004.
    146. Eric Andraos, Visualization Sciences, Texas A&M University.
    147. Will Telford, Visualization Sciences, Texas A&M University.
    148. David Mayerich, Acquisition and Reconstruction of Brain Tissue Using Knife-Edge Scanning Microscopy,Department of Computer Science, Texas A&M University. October 2003.
    149. Selen Ustun, Audio Browsing of Automation-Based Hypermedia, Department of Computer Science, Texas A&M University. October 2003.
    150. Leena Mulye, Architectural Databases, Architecture, Texas A&M University. August 2001.
    151. Jayavel Somasundaram, Java Web Interface for Common Network Operations, Department of Computer Science, Texas A&M University. July 2000.
    152. Thomas Moore, Reconstruction of PSA B-727-214 and C-172M Accident of September 25, 1978: San Diego, California, Using Computer Simulation and Visualization, Visualization Sciences, Texas A&M University. June 2000.
    153. John Halstead, Crayola Rendering for Animation, Visualization Sciences, Texas A&M University. May 2000.
    154. Rick De Vaul, Hierarchical Constraints for Cloth Modeling, Visualization Sciences, Texas A&M University. December 1998.
    155. Altug Alp Sahin, Department of Construction Science, Texas A&M University. June 1997.
    156. Nathan Bowden, Visualization Sciences, Texas A&M University.

      Ph.D. Committee Membership (Ongoing)

    157. Mohammad . Rahmani Asl - PHD in ARCH
    158. Jason D. Smith - PHD in CPSC
    159. Ross B. McDonald - PHD in PHYS
    160. Donghui . Han - PHD in CPSC
    161. Lei . He - PHD in CPSC
    162. Ruoguan . Huang - PHD in CPSC
    163. Troy Antony . McMahon - PHD in CPSC
    164. Fuhao . Shi - PHD in CPSC

      M.Sc. Committee Membership (Ongoing)

    165. Ser En . Low - MS in VIST
    166. Deepak . Garg - MS in CPSC
    167. Junze . Zhou - MS in VIST
    168. Yuanling . Li - MS in CPSC
    169. Punit Ashok a. Deotale - MS in VIST
    170. James . Jackson - MFA in VIST
    171. Xu . Teng - MAR in ARCH
    172. Swati . Singh - MS in CPSC
    173. Wenjie . Yang - MS in CPSC
    174. Meltem . Apaydin - MS in ELEN
    175. Rakesh . Ramesh - MS in VIST
    176. David . Monroe - MS in VIST
    177. Wael W. Al-Sallami - MS in CPSC

      Ph.D. Committee Membership as GCR (Completed)

    178. Neung-Seon Seo, Studies on the Biosynthesis and Sectretion of Decorin, Center for Extracellular Matrix Biology, Institute of Biosciences and Technology, Texas A&M University. October, 2000.
    179. Herbert Craig Wilson, A Multiple Study: The Perceptions and Experiences of Four Research Scientist-Science Teacher Teams, in a Scientific Work Experience Program for Teachers (SWEPT), The Department of Teaching, Learning, and Culture (TLAC), Texas A&M University. January, 2001.

    Internal and External Service

    Internal Service
      University

      Committees

    • 2011-2015, Chair, Faculty Senate Research Committee.
    • 2015-2016, Member, Faculty Senate Research Committee.
    • 2014-2016, Member, Research Compliance Committee.
    • 2014-2016, Member, Principal Investigator/Faculty Advisory Committee (PIFAC).
    • 2009-2011, Member and Associate Chair, Faculty Senate Research Committee.
    • 2009-2013, Member, Faculty Senate Finance Committee.

      Elected Positions

    • 2014-present, Representative, Council of Principal Investigators.
    • 2009-2016, Senator, Faculty Senate.




      College

    • 2016-present, Member, Full Professors Advisory Group.
    • 2016-present, Member, CRIC.
    • 2014-present, Member, College of Architecture Information Technology Committee.
    • 2008-2013, Member, College of Architecture Promotion and Tenure Committee.
    • 2008-2009, Member, College of Architecture International Committee.
    • 2006-2008, Chair, College of Architecture Transition Sub-committee of Visualization Department Committee.
    • 2006-2008, Member, College of Architecture Visualization Department Committee.
    • 2005-2006, Member, College of Architecture Department Head Search Committee.
    • 2003-2004, Member, College of Architecture, Visualization Signature Faculty Search, Committee.
    • 2002-2003, Member, College of Architecture Academic Affairs Committee.
    • 1998-1999, Member, College of Architecture, International Programs Committee.


      Department

    • 2021-2022, Associate Head, Department of Visualization.
    • 2019-2022, Chair, Department of Visualization Promotion and Tenure Committee.
    • 2019-2021, Chair, Department of Visualization Faculty search Committee.
    • 2088-present, Graduate Program Committee.
    • 2018-2019, Member, Department of Visualization Faculty search Committee.
    • 2017-2018, Member, Department of Visualization Faculty search Committee.
    • 2011-2018, Chair, Department of Visualization Promotion and Tenure Committee.
    • 2011-present, Chair, Department of Visualization PhD Preparation Committee.
    • 2010-2011, Member, Department of Visualization Faculty search Committee.
    • 2008-2017, Graduate Program Committee.
    • 2008-2011, Member, Department of Visualization Promotion and Tenure Committee.
    • 2003-2008, Member, Department of Architecture Promotion and Tenure Committee.
    • 2004-2006, Coordinator of Visualization Sciences Program.
    • 2003-2004, Chair, Department of Architecture, Visualization Signature Faculty Search, Subcommittee.
    • 1995-2008, Visualization Graduate Program Committee.


      Program

    • 1995-Present, Member, Visualization Sciences Faculty Committee.
    • 1996-Present, Member, Visualization Sciences Program Admission Committee.
    • 1998-1999, Member, Visualization Sciences Program Faculty Search Committee.

    External Service
    • Conference Chair
      • Shape Modeling International, SMI, 2011
      • ISAMA, 2008,
      • SMI - Fabrication and Sculpting Event (FASE), 2012-present
      • Panel Reviewer
        • Computer Graphics Panel under Computer & Information Science and Engineering (CISE), NSF, 2002
        • Information Technology Research (ITR) Program Panel, NSF, 2000,
        • Editor
          • Mathematics Journal, Topological Modeling Issue, 2019
          • Hyperseeing, 2006-present
        • Program Committee Member
          • International Conference on Shape Modeling and Applications (SMI) 2001-present
          • IAESTED Computer Graphics and Imaging 2003-2013
          • Expressive: NPR+CAE+SBIM: 2012-present
          • International Symposium on Computer and Information Sciences (ISCIS) 2001-2006
          • Implicit Surfaces 1999
        • Conference Paper Reviewer
          • International Conference on Shape Modeling and Applications (SMI) 2001-present
          • Bridges Conference: Mathematical Connections in Art, Music, and Science 2008-present
          • IAESTED Computer Graphics and Imaging 2003-2013
          • International Symposium on Computer and Information Sciences (ISCIS) 2001-2006.
          • SIGGRAPH 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2015, 2016, 2017.
          • EUROGRAPHICS 2003, 2004, 2005, 2010, 2011, 2017.
          • International Conference in Central Europe on Computer Graphics, Visualization and Interactive Digital Media (WSCG) 1999-present.
          • Non-Photo-Realistic Rendering (NPR) Conference, 2006.
          • Expressive: NPR+CAE+SBIM: 2012-2013
          • Implicit Surfaces 1999.
        • Journal Paper Reviewer
          • ACM - Transactions on Graphics.
          • The Visual Computer Journal.
          • IEEE - Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics.
          • Computer & Graphics.
        • Course Reviewer
          • SIGGRAPH'2000.
        • Book Reviewer
          • Morgan-Kaufmann, 2002.
          • Cambridge University Press, 1999.
        • Proposal Reviewer
          • City University of Hong Kong, Research Office, 1998.
        • Symposium Creation and Organization
          • GAG 2008-2013.
          • Texgraph 2000-2006.
          • Dijital Tasarim Gunleri (Digital Design Days) 2003-2006.
        • Program Chair
          • SMI - FASE, 2013- 2018
          • ISAMA, 2008-2012
        • Proceedings Editor
          • SMI - FASE, 2012 - present
          • ISAMA, 2008-2012
        • Proceedings cover design
          • SMI - FASE, 2012 - present
          • ISAMA, 2008-2012
          • Bridges 2009-2011